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[[cha:Panelui]]
= Panelui(((Panelui)))

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== Introduction

Panelui is a userspace component to interface buttons to LinuxCNC or HAL:
* It decodes MESA 7I73 style key-scan codes and calls the appropriate routine.
* It gets input from a realtime component - sampler.
  Sampler gets it's input from either the MESA 7i73 or sim_matrix_kb component.
* Panelui is configurable using an INI style text file to define button
  types, HAL pin types, and/or commands.
* It can be extended using a Python based 'handler' file to add functions.

While actual input buttons are required to be momentary, Panelui will use this
input to make toggle, radio, or momentary button output.

== Loading Commands

The command used to load panelui (with optional -d debug switch):

[source,{hal}]
----
loadusr -W panelui -d
----

This will initialize panelui, which will look for the INI file panelui.ini in
the config folder or user folder.

One can validate the INI file with this command:

[source,{hal}]
----
loadusr pyui
----

This will read, try to correct, then save the panelui.ini file.
It will print errors to the terminal if found.

A typical HAL file will have these commands added:

[source,{hal}]
----
# commands needed for panelui loading
#
# sampler is needed for panelui
# cfg= must always be u for panelui. depth sets the available buffer
loadrt sampler cfg=u depth=1025

#uncomment to validate the panelui INI file
#loadusr pyui

# -d = debug, -v = verbose debug
# -d will show you keypress identification and commands called
# -v is for develeper info
loadusr -W panelui -d

# using simulated buttons instead of the MESA 7I73 card
# so we load the sim_matrix_kb component to convert HAL pins to keyscan codes
loadrt sim_matrix_kb

# connect the components together.
# sampler talks to panelui internally
net key-scan    sim-matrix-kb.0.out
net key-scan    sampler.0.pin.0

# add panelui components to a thread

addf sim-matrix-kb.0    servo-thread
addf sampler.0          servo-thread
----

== panelui.ini file reference

.*Key words*
* KEY= This is used to designate the key that the button responds to. It can be NONE or
  ROW number and column number eg R1C2. A row and column can only be used once.
* OUTPUT= This sets the Button's output type, eg S32, U32, FLOAT, BIT, NONE, COMMAND, ZMQ.
* DEFAULT= This sets the starting output of the group or button.
* GROUP= In radiobuttons, designates the group the button interacts with.
* GROUP_OUTPUT= sets the output the group pin will be, if this button is active.
* STATUS_PIN= If TRUE, a HAL pin will be added that reflects the current state of button.
* TRUE_STATE= sets the output the HAL pin will be, if button is TRUE.
* FALSE_STATE= sets the OUTPUT the HAL pin will be, if the button is FALSE.
* TRUE_COMMAND= sets the command and arguments to be called when the button is TRUE.
* FALSE_COMMAND= sets the command and arguments to be called when the button is FALSE.
* TRUE_FUNCTION= sets the ZMQ message function and arguments to be called when the button is TRUE.
* FALSE_FUNCTION= sets the ZMQ message function and arguments to be called when the button is FALSE.

.*HAL Prefix*
[source,{ini}]
----
[HAL_PREFIX]
    NAME= Yourname
----

This allows one to change the prefix of the HAL pins from 'panelui' to an arbitrary name.

.*ZMQ Messaging Setup*
[source,{ini}]
----
[ZMQ_SETUP]
  TOPIC = 'QTVCP'
  SOCKET = 'tcp://127.0.0.1:5690'
  ENABLE = True
----

This sets up and enables ZMQ based messaging.
TOPIC and SOCKET must match the listening program.

.*Radio Buttons*
Radiobutons allow only one button in the group to be active at a time.
Each group has its own output pin, separate from each button in the group.
Radio button definitions start with the text 'RADIO_BUTTON' inside single brackets.

[source,{ini}]
----
[RADIO_BUTTONS]
  # The double bracket section(s) define the group(s) of radio buttons.
  # The group name must be unique and is case sensitive.
  # Groups output is controlled by what button is active not directly by keycode.
  # DEFAULT references a button in the group by name and is case sensitive.
  [[group1_name]]
    KEY = NONE
    OUTPUT = FLOAT
    DEFAULT = small
    # The triple bracket sections define the buttons in this group.
    # button names must be unique and are case sensitive.
    # There must be at least two buttons in a group.
    #
    # This button, named 'small'is controller by the row 0 column 1 key.
    # It will cause the group output to be .0001 when it is pressed.
    # It has no output of it's own, but has a status
    # pin which will follow it's current state.
    # since this button is in a group, DEFAULT has no bearing.
    # since OUTPUT in not 'COMMAND' _COMMAND entries are ignored.
    [[[small]]]
      KEY = R0C1
      GROUP = group1_name
      GROUP_OUTPUT = .0001
      OUTPUT = NONE
      STATUS_PIN = True
      TRUE_STATE = TRUE
      FALSE_STATE = FALSE
      TRUE_COMMAND = NONE, NONE
      FALSE_COMMAND = NONE, NONE
      DEFAULT = false
    # This button, named 'large' is controller by the row 0 column 2 key.
    # It will cause the group output to be 1000 when it is pressed.
    # It has a S32 output of it's own, will be 20 on true and 0 on false.
    # It also has a status pin which will follow it's current state.
    # since this button is in a group, DEFAULT has no bearing.
    # since OUTPUT in not 'COMMAND' _COMMAND entries are ignored.
    [[[large]]]
      KEY = R0C2
      GROUP = group1_name
      GROUP_OUTPUT = 1000
      OUTPUT = S32
      STATUS_PIN = True
      TRUE_STATE = 20
      TRUE_COMMAND = NONE, NONE
      FALSE_COMMAND = NONE, NONE
      FALSE_STATE = 0
      DEFAULT = false
----

.*Toggle Buttons*
Togglebuttons only change state on each press of the button.
Toggle button definitions start with the text 'TOGGLE_BUTTON' inside single brackets.

[source,{ini}]
----
[TOGGLE_BUTTONS]
  # Each button name inside double brackets, must be unique and is case sensitive.
  # This button, named 'tool_change'is controller by the row 2 column 5 key.
  # It has a BIT output, will output 1 on true state and 0 on false state.
  # It also has a status pin which will follow it's current state.
  # DEFAULT sets this to true when first initialized.
  # The _COMMAND are not used since OUTPUT is not set to COMMAND but validation will
  # add the lines regardless
  [[tool_change]]
    KEY = R2C5
    OUTPUT = BIT
    TRUE_COMMAND = NONE, NONE
    FALSE_COMMAND = NONE, NONE
    STATUS_PIN = True
    DEFAULT = TRUE
    TRUE_STATE = 1
    FALSE_STATE = 0
----

.*Momentary Buttons*
Momentary buttons are true when pressed and false when released.
Momentary button definitions start with the text 'MOMENTARY_BUTTON' inside single brackets.

[source,{ini}]
----
[MOMENTARY_BUTTONS]
  # Each button name inside double brackets, must be unique and is case sensitive.
  # This button, named 'spindle_rev'is controller by the row 2 column 3 key.
  # It has a COMMAND output, so will use TRUE_COMMAND and FALSE_COMMAND.
  # It also has a status pin which will follow it's current state.
  # COMMANDs will have a command name and then any required arguments
  # This TRUE_COMMAND calls an internal command to start the spindle in reverse at 200 rpm
  # If the spindle is already started, it will increase the rpm.
  # DEFAULT is not used with Momentary buttons.
  # The _STATE are not used since OUTPUT is set to COMMAND but validation will
  # add the lines regardless
  [[spindle_rev]]
    KEY = R2C3
    OUTPUT = COMMAND
    TRUE_COMMAND = SPINDLE_REVERSE_INCREASE, 200
    FALSE_COMMAND = None, NONE
    STATUS_PIN = True
    DEFAULT = FALSE
    TRUE_STATE = 1
    FALSE_STATE = 0
----

== Internal Command reference

There are a number of internal commands you may use.

.*mist_on*

.*mist_off*

.*flood_on*

.*flood_off*

.*estop*

.*estop_reset*

.*machine_off*

.*machine_on*

.*home_all*

.*unhome_all*

.*home_selected*
* required argument: axis number (int)

.*unhome_selected*
* required argument: axis number (int)

.*override_limits*

.*spindle_forward_adjust*
* optional argument: starting RPM (int) - default 100
* Description: If the spindle is stopped it will start in the forward direction.
  If it is already running it will increase or decrease the rpm depending on
  what direction the spindle is running in.

.*spindle_forward*
* optional argument: starting RPM (int) - default 100

.*spindle_stop*

.*spindle_reverse*
* optional argument: starting RPM (int) - default 100

.*spindle_reverse_adjust*
* optional argument: starting RPM (int) - default 100
* Description: If the spindle is stopped it will start in the reverse direction.
  If it is already running it will increase or decrease the rpm depending on
  what direction the spindle is running in.

.*spindle_faster*
* Description: increases spindle speed by 100 RPM

.*spindle_slower*
* Description: decreases spindle speed  by 100 RPM, until RPM is 100

.*set_linear_jog_velocity*
* required argument: velocity in inches per minute (float)
* description: sets the jog velocity on axis 0,1,2,6,7,8 (X,Y,Z,U,V,W)

.*set_angular_jog_velocity*
* required argument: velocity in degrees per minute (float)
* description: sets the jog velocity on axis 3,4,5 (A.B.C)

.*continuous_jog*
* required arguments: axis number (int), direction (int)

.*incremental_jog*
* required arguments: axis number (int), direction (int), distance (float)

.*quill_up*
* optional arguments: machine Z axis absolute position (float)
* Description: Move Z axis to the given machine position

.*feed_hold*
* required argument: state (bool 0 or 1)

.*feed_override*
* required argument: rate (float)

.*rapid_override*
* required argument: rate (float 0-1)

.*spindle_override*
* required argument: rate (float)

.*max_velocity*
* required argument: rate (float)

.*reload_tooltable*

.*optional_stop*
* required argument: state (bool 0 or 1)

.*block_delete*
* required argument: state (bool 0 or 1)

.*abort*

.*pause*

.*resume*

.*single_block*
* required argument: state (bool 0 or 1)

.*smart_cycle_start*
* Description: If idle, starts G-code program, if paused runs one line.

.*re_start line*
* required argument: line number (int)

.*mdi_and_return*
* required argument: G-code command(s)
* Description: records the current mode, calls commands and then returns to
  mode.

.*mdi*
* required argument: G-code command(s)
* Description: sets mode to MDI, calls commands.

== ZMQ Messages

panelui can send ZMQ based messages on button presses. +
In this way panelui can interact will other programs such as QtVCP screens. +

[source,{ini}]
----
[TOGGLE_BUTTONS]
  [[zmq_test]]
    KEY = R2C3
    OUTPUT = ZMQ
    TRUE_FUNCTION = ZMQ_BUTTON, 200
    FALSE_FUNCTION = ZMQ_BUTTON, 0
    STATUS_PIN = False
    DEFAULT = FALSE
    TRUE_STATE = 1
    FALSE_STATE = 0
----

Here is a sample program that will receive the message and print it to the
terminal. +

[source,python]
----
import zmq
import json

# ZeroMQ Context
context = zmq.Context()

# Define the socket using the "Context"
sock = context.socket(zmq.SUB)

# Define subscription and messages with topic to accept.
topic = "" # all topics
sock.setsockopt(zmq.SUBSCRIBE, topic)
sock.connect("tcp://127.0.0.1:5690")

while True:
    topic, message = sock.recv_multipart()
    print('{} sent message:{}'.format(topic,json.loads(message)))
----

== Handler File Extension

A special file can be used to add custom python code that will be available as commands.
panelui_handler.py must be written in python and be placed in the configuration folder.
If panelui finds a file there it will add it's function calls to the available commands.
Here is an example of a handler file that adds two functions - hello_world and cycle_mode:

[source,python]
----
include::panelui_handler.py[]
----

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